Robert Kajanus
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Robert Kajanus
(b Helsinki, 1856; d Helsinki, 1933). Finn. conductor and composer. Founded Helsinki Phil. Soc., 1882, cond. Helsinki PO until 1932. Taught mus. at Helsinki Univ. 1897–1926 (prof. from 1908). Friend and interpreter of Sibelius, several of whose syms. he cond. for early recordings. Comp. syms., cantatas, hymns, etc.
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Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1-4
(Classical Album)
Robert Kajanus
(Classical Artist)
Ernst Mielck
(Classical Musician)
Sibelius: Tapiola; Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6
(Classical Album)
Valoa
(Classical Album)
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